Automated platform for plasmid production
Researchers have developed PlasmidMaker, a versatile automated platform for plasmid design & construction. These circular…
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Chemists skew the odds to prevent cancer
A theoretical framework shows how to increase the odds of identifying cancer-causing mutations before tumors…
New protein structures to aid rational drug design
In a major advance for rational drug design, chemists have described several protein structures of…
STAT+: Drugmakers use monopoly tactics to thwart lower-cost generic competition for inhalers, analysis finds
For more than three decades, drugmakers have used various tactics to win and extend monopolies…
Algorithms empower metalens design
Researchers have developed a new method for designing large-scale metasurfaces that uses techniques of machine…
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If you take several medications, ‘polypharmacy’ is a word to know
Taking multiple prescription drugs and supplements can be fraught with risk, a new study suggests…
Human rights must be at heart of solution to Sri Lanka crisis : A UN Resident Coordinator blog
The severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka shows no signs of ending any time soon,…
Concussion symptoms in children may have multiple underlying causes
Different types of brain damage caused by a concussion may lead to similar symptoms in…
Aerodynamics of perching birds could inform aircraft design
To uncover the mystery behind the differences in motion, a team of researchers studied the…
Protein linked to intellectual disability has complex role
Researchers have identified a previously unknown function for the fragile X protein, the loss of…
Scientists nail down ‘destination’ for protein that delivers zinc
New research describes a ‘chaperone’ protein that delivers zinc, a trace element essential for survival…
Major infrared breakthrough could lead to solar power at night
Based on similar technology to night-vision goggles, researchers have developed a device that can generate…
How is it possible to remember selfless experiences?
People who practice intensive meditation report memories of states in which their sense of self…
Motivation for sports and school go hand in hand for adolescent athletes
Adolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students…
Severe malnutrition or wasting, ‘excruciatingly painful’ threat to child survival
Severe malnutrition, also known as severe wasting, is one of the top threats to child…
STAT+: High blood pressure pills are costly — but also hard to find — in some lower-income countries
A clutch of serious challenges — high prices, a lack of effective combination pills, and…
Long path to full equality says UN, marking Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on Tuesday, leaders from across…
Mexico’s 100,000 ‘disappeared’ is a tragedy, says UN rights chief Bachelet
The news that more than 100,000 people in Mexico are now officially registered as “disappeared”…
Early warning system forecasts who needs critical care for COVID-19
An algorithm can accurately predict which hospitalized patients are at the highest risk of death…
Desktop air curtain system prevents spread of COVID-19 in hospital settings
Researchers have developed a desktop air curtain system that blocks all incoming aerosol particles. An…
Early Earth: Tungsten isotopes in seawater provide insights into the co-evolution of Earth’s mantle and continents
Scientists have demonstrated that a new geochemical archive — 182Tungsten in banded iron formations —…
Deep ocean warming as climate changes
Much of the ‘excess heat’ stored in the subtropical North Atlantic is in the deep…
Seven monkeypox cases are confirmed in England
Seven cases of monkeypox, a viral infection that can cause a rash similar to chickenpox…
Ann Isabel Fawcett
bmj;377/may17_16/o1137/FAF1faAnn Isabel Fawcett (née Ballantine) was born in Leicester, the daughter of a GP. She…
Michael Stuart Musgrave
bmj;377/may17_15/o1236/FAF1faMichael Stuart Musgrave was born in Edgware General Hospital on 9 July 1950 and received…
Narindar Nath Sood
bmj;377/may17_14/o1142/FAF1faNarindar Nath Sood (“Prof Sood,” as he was fondly known) was appointed as consultant ophthalmic…
John Alan Loveless
bmj;377/may17_13/o1139/FAF1faJohn Alan Loveless (“Alan”) grew up in east Kent, where his father was a GP….
Sanjeev Datt Sharma
bmj;377/may17_12/o1140/FAF1faSanjeev Datt Sharma was born in New Delhi. He married Deepali Das in 1984 and…
FDA clears Covid booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a Covid-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping…
National Academies report cites ‘urgent’ need to recruit more diverse participants for clinical trials
The persistent lack of diversity among participants in clinical trials is a critical issue that…
Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID
Researchers have identified characteristics of people with long COVID and those likely to have it….
As Congress takes up FDA oversight of dietary supplements, a lobbying showdown looms
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the politics and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA declines to approve old antidepressant for Covid; U.S.-China trade fight may derail WTO Covid patent waiver
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping…
Former Isle of Man medical director wins whistleblowing case against health department
The former medical director for the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Care…
Matt Morgan: The death of the dictaphone
The clicking of dictaphones starting, stopping, and rewinding used to echo around busy outpatient clinics….
Improving the quality of US drug patents through international awareness
Prescription drugs are one of the most prevalent and useful interventions in medicine, accounting for…
Helen Salisbury: Managing feelings of failure
Most of the time, being a GP is a deeply satisfying mixture of being useful…
Why I . . . embroider
Doing embroidery is a good way of switching off from the stresses of work, says…
Acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children
Recent reports of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in previously healthy children across multiple…
The US turns its back on women’s reproductive rights
On 2 May 2022, Politico published a leaked draft of a US Supreme Court opinion…
Unborn in the USA: what happened and what’s next for Roe v Wade and abortion rights?
Obstetrician-gynaecologist Sarah Prager lives and works in Washington state, in the far northwestern corner of…
Breast cancer: NICE recommends innovative magnetic technology for locating sentinel lymph nodes
A magnetic liquid tracer and a handheld sensing probe are now recommended as an option…
Opinion: Omitting long Covid from pandemic messaging is harmful for public health
Public health messaging about Covid-19 has focused almost exclusively on hospitalizations and deaths. The omission…
Opinion: Russian aggression underscores the U.S.’s need for greater investment in medical countermeasures
The U.S. government has warned that Russia could use chemical weapons against Ukraine. Russia’s president,…
What happens when the government stops buying Covid-19 vaccines?
WASHINGTON — The federal government has distributed Covid-19 vaccines and treatments for free so far,…
STAT+: Life or death decisions and no feedback: New study highlights the value of patient tracking, especially in the ER
Back in the ‘80s, when Shamai Grossman was mulling which medical specialty to choose, the…
Covid-19: North Korean leader blames his party’s incompetence after 393 000 cases of fever reported in a day
North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un has blamed the institutions of his own ruling Workers’ Party…
Just How Accurate Are Rapid Antigen Tests? Two Testing Experts Explain The Latest Data
Once in short supply, rapid antigen tests are now available throughout the U.S. But are…
Race Difference Seen in Prenatal Pot Screens – Medscape
Race Difference Seen in Prenatal Pot Screens Medscape Read Original Article: Race Difference Seen in Prenatal…
Cornhole tournament to benefit North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council – WWNY
Cornhole tournament to benefit North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council WWNY Read Original Article: Cornhole tournament to benefit…